Join our June Coaches Webinar, a special session aligned with South Asian Heritage Month in July. Celebrating and spotlighting the contributions of South Asian communities within tennis.
This session will feature Abdul Ahmed—an inspiring coach who has progressed to coaching at Wimbledon during the 2024–2025 period. As a hitting partner for professional players on the ATP and WTA tours and the founder of Rising Stars Tennis Academy in London, Abdul brings a wealth of experience and insight, particularly in engaging diverse communities across the country, including South Asian communities.
By attending this webinar, you will be able to:
- Understand the journey and experiences of a South Asian coach progressing into high-performance environments, including insights into coaching at elite events like Wimbledon.
- Explore effective approaches to engaging and growing participation within South Asian and other ethnically diverse communities.
- Identify practical ways coaches can contribute to creating more inclusive, representative tennis environments within their own programmes and networks.
This is a great opportunity to hear his journey, gain valuable coaching insights, and be part of an important conversation around diversity and inclusion in tennis.
Zoom Classroom
Virtual Session
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